garden fence and bounderies

oh the nail have split my fence and r pokeing through now wich is dangerous to kids,im going to get the cement posts moved as against law so they will have to take . fence down as they have actually fixed there fence to my panels so i could even get a new fence as they are fixed
oh and they have broken 2 of my cement post wich they are aware they did but how much will i get billed from council as i dont have a clue bout prices

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doughnut007

12 Aug, 2009

Answers

As you state that you are a council tenant you should really contact them for advice. Unfortunately I suspect that yes your next door neighbour can put up a six foot fence but, as I've already said check with your local council.

Im also in a local housing association property and as Moongrower says you def need to take it up with who you rent from. Your neighbour has every right to put up a fence if she is a private owner.

With regards to the area of your garden if you think they have moved the fence so they have a piece belonging to you , you must also tell who you rent from as this is illegal. Man hole covers shouldnt be covered with anything as far as I know unles it is easily removed to gain entry.

you can put a 6 foot fence up but im afraid you can put as tall a trellis on top of it as you want im afraid.your not aloud to block man hole hence the word man in the word.very sexist lol.why dont you have a quiet word with them.you dont want a war with your neighbers .it does seam like there trying to block you out .as above it is worth knowing wear you stand.there are certain rules that apply to house owners and rental properties alike.

Unfortunately under planning laws there is no right to 'light' or lack of it, caused by trees and shrubs, although to erect a fence above six feet requires planning permission. I would say it is debateable whether a trellis erected above the fence is part of the 'fence' and would therefore come under that ruling. You could seek advice from the local planning office.
However, bear in mind your neighbours could plant a Leylandi hedge, as many do, and allow that to grow to some dreadful height, despite the changes in the law recently.
In the end, talk nicely to your neighbour and if they are reasonable you should be able to reach a compromise. Try putting the onus on them by asking (as politely as possible) if they can see a solution to this problem which wouldn't leave your garden overshadowed. Most people are reasonable, but many can feel cornered and dig their heels in unless approached politely and with kid gloves. (Perhaps you can tell we used to have 'problem' neighbours!)

Hold on to your cool! It's never worth making an enemy next door. Ask her round for a coffee and talk to her about it. If she sees things from your side of the boundary she might agree with your point of view.